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Emeryville, CA 94608
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ACTION MINUTES
City Council
Mayor John J. Bauters
Vice Mayor Ally Medina
Council Member Scott Donahue
Council Member Dianne Martinez
Council Member Courtney Welch
Members:
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 7:16 PM Teleconference
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened via teleconference at 7:17 p.m. The Mayor had previously read aloud a statement announcing that the meeting was being conducted by teleconference pursuant to the extension of Brown Act waivers provided for under Assembly Bill 361, as would subsequent meetings so long as the City Council could make findings that it was necessary in order to protect public safety and the Governor's declared emergency remained in effect.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor John J. Bauters
Vice Mayor Ally Medina
Council Member Scott Donahue
Council Member Dianne Martinez
Council Member Courtney Welch
Present: 5 -
3. APPROVAL OF FINAL AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Donahue, to approve the Final Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Medina, Council Member Donahue, Council Member Martinez, and Council Member Welch
5 -
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were no Special Orders listed.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMISSION / COMMITTEE VACANCIES
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Council's May 3, 2022, meeting. The recruitment for the expired ETMA Board seats would be open until May 2nd.
6. COUNCIL MEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REPORTS ON MEETING
ATTENDANCE
Mayor Bauters reported on his attendance of the ACTC retreat,where racial equality in transportation was the main topic of presentations.
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
8. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
At Council Member Martinez's request, City Attorney Kennedy provided the guidelines from the City Council Rules of Procedure for properly disclosing ex parte communications.
Council Members Martinez and Welch reported having met with Rich Robbins and John Gooding regarding Item 12.2; Vice Mayor Medina also reported having communicated with Robbins and Gooding, along with Claudia Cappio; and Mayor Bauters reported having had those same contacts, and in addition, with Mark Stephan, Public Market, as well.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT AGENDA / ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
1. Brian Donahue spoke disapprovingly of staff's and Council's conduct regarding a previously considered matter.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Medina, seconded by Council Member Welch, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Medina, Council Member Donahue, Council Member Martinez, and Council Member Welch
5 -
10.1. ID-2022-165 Warrants. (Brad Farmer)
Staff Report City
Wire Transfers City
Check Register City
Attachments:
A motion was made to accept this Informational Report.
10.2. ID-2022-159 Action Minutes of the March 15, 2022 Special City Council / City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency / Management of Emeryville Services Authority Closed Session. (Sheri Hartz)
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Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.3. ID-2022-160 Action Minutes of the March 15, 2022 Special City Council Meeting. (Sheri Hartz)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.4. ID-2022-163 Action Minutes of March 15, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting. (Sheri Hartz)
Attachments: Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the Minutes.
10.5. ID-2022-171 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Bay Construction, Inc. In An Amount Not To Exceed $301,135; For The Construction Of The Davenport Mini-Park Renovation Project, (CIP No. 16475017) And Transfer $165,000 From The Marina
Navigation Channel Maintenance Dredging Program Funds, CIP No. 19495003, To The Davenport Mini Park Rehabilitation, CIP No. 16475017 Both In Fund 495. (Mohamed Alaoui / Russ
Thompson)
Staff Report
Attachment: BCDC Permit
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A: Construction Contract
APPROVED Resolution No. 22-33
Attachments:
A motion was made to approve this Resolution.
Enactment No: Reso No. 22-33
10.6. ID-2022-157 Second Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Adding Chapter 41 To Title 5 Of The Emeryville Municipal Code, “Right to Recall For Hotel And Card Room Employees” (CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant To CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3) And 15378(a)). (Charles S. Bryant / Chadrick Smalley)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Staff Report from March 15, 2022
Proposed Ordinance
APPROVED Ordinance No. 22-001
Attachments:
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A motion was made to approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Enactment No: Ord No. 22-001
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings listed.
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1. ID-2022-175 Request To Remove An ADA Blue Disabled Parking Zone At 1048 45th Street, Emeryville, California. (Mohamed Alaoui / Lorrayne Leong)
Staff Report
Attachment A - ADA Blue Disabled Parking Zone Application Attachment B - ADA Blue Zone Location
Attachment C - ADA Blue Zone Map
Attachments:
Public Works Director Mohamed Alaoui gave the staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Brian Donahue spoke in criticism of the Council's approach to adding or removing blue curb parking zones.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Medina, seconded by Council Member Welch, to approve this Other Item. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Medina, Council Member Donahue, Council Member Martinez, and Council Member Welch
5 -
12.2. ID-2022-102 EmeryStation Overland Project, 1580 62nd Street. (Charles S. Bryant / Miroo Desai)
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Arborist Report Dated August 31, 2021
Attachment 2 - Wareham Proposal for Improved Access and Public Space
Attachment 3 - EmeryStation Overland Plans Dated March 4, 2022 Late Correspondence - Holland & Knight
Attachments:
Senior Planner Miroo Desai gave the staff presentation and representatives Claudia Cappio, Urban Planning Partners; Rich Robbins and Geoff Sears, Wareham Development and Matt Malone, Perkins & Will, presented on behalf of the applicant.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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1. Emily Lieban spoke in opposition to the project, stating that it was not consistent with the City's policies.
2. Brian Donahue agreed with the previous speaker and stated that the project should not be approved.
12.3. ID-2022-154 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Brannon Corporation, Inc. In An Amount Of $820,800; For The Construction Of The Point Emery Shoreline Protection Project, Project No. EPW-18101 (CIP No. 16475021). (Mohamed Alaoui / Michael Roberts)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
Exhibit A: Construction Contract - Point Emery
Exhibit B: Site Plans
APPROVED Resolution No. 22-34
Attachments:
Senior Civil Engineer Michael Roberts gave the staff presentation and responded to Council Member questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Brian Donahue stated that the Council Members had referred to him using an epithet on a matter considered at a prior meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Medina, seconded by Council Member Donahue, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Medina, Council Member Donahue, Council Member Martinez, and Council Member Welch
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 22-34
12.4. ID-2022-170 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Making Required Findings To Allow The Continuation Of Remotely Held Meetings Of The City Council Pursuant To AB 361. (Sheri Hartz) (In Conjunction With MESA Agenda Item 6.1 And Successor Agency Agenda Item 7.1)
Staff Report
Draft Resolution
APPROVED Resolution No. 22-35
Attachments:
A motion was made by Council Member Donahue, seconded by Council Member Martinez, to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Bauters, Vice Mayor Medina, Council Member Donahue, Council Member Martinez, and Council Member Welch
5 -
Enactment No: Reso No. 22-35
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13. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
13.1. ID-2022-158 Planning Director's report on Planning Commission actions at the March 24, 2022 meeting:
(a) Bayview Master Sign Program. Consideration of a Major Sign Permit for a Master Sign Program for the Bayview Apartments, currently under construction at 6701 Shellmound Street. (b) Nora Davis Transit Center Sign. Consideration of a Major Sign Permit for an entry gateway sign at the east entrance to the Emeryville Amtrak Station at 5885 Horton Street.
(c) 4300 San Pablo Intergenerational Affordable Housing. A study session to review a proposal for redevelopment of a 0.47 acre site at 4300 San Pablo Avenue with a 5-story, 68-unit, 100% affordable intergenerational housing project with ground floor amenity and community space. The applicant proposes that the project be processed under SB 35, which mandates ministerial approval (i.e. staff level), and AB 1763, which specifies no density limit for projects within one-half mile of transit.
(d) EmeryStation Overland. A second study session to review a proposal to construct a new 300,000 square foot Research and Development building and a six level parking structure
accommodating approximately 495 parking spaces on an
approximately 113,325 square foot site on the block bounded by Overland Avenue and 62nd, 63rd, and Hollis Streets. The proposal includes preservation of the existing Hollis Street Building that accommodates Ruby’s Café and 41 live-work units, and demolition of all other structures on the western portion of the site. (e) Bay Center Life Science Project. A study session to review a proposal to construct a new six story, 96-foot-tall building accommodating 210,000 square feet of Research and Development space, and a new 505-space parking garage at 6475 Christie Avenue.
The packet for the March 24, 2022 Planning Commission meeting can be viewed online at <http://ca-emeryville.civicplus.com/Archive.aspx? AMID=43&Type=Recent>
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14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
No future agenda items were requested.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Emeryville City Council.
/s/ Sheri Hartz, CMC
City Clerk
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